Travel leaders will meet aboard Crystal Serenity to discuss Middle East recovery during a Suez Canal transit in May.
World Travel & Tourism Council Suez Canal cruise to focus on Middle East recovery
Cruise Saudi appoints Taha Nazer as acting CEO to drive new phase of growth
Cruise Saudi has appointed Taha Nazer as acting chief executive officer, signalling a transition into a new phase focused on scaling operations and advancing its long-term development strategy.
Cruise lines signal long-term confidence in Arabian Gulf despite 2026/27 drawdown
Despite short-term adjustments to the 2026/27 winter season, cruise lines are continuing to position the Arabian Gulf as a core part of their future deployment strategies.
Meyer Werft battery-electric cruise ship concept cuts emissions up to 95%
Meyer Werft has presented a new concept for a fully battery-electric cruise ship at Seatrade Cruise Global in Miami, outlining a potential pathway towards significantly lower-emission operations within the sector.
MSC Cruises confident in 2027/28 Arabian Gulf cruise season despite disruption
MSC Cruises has reaffirmed its commitment to the Arabian Gulf, confirming plans to return to the region for the 2027/28 winter season following the cancellation of its 2026/27 programme.
Six cruise ships await onward deployment as Gulf ports coordinate support measures
Six cruise ships remain in the Arabian Gulf following the suspension of regional operations in late February, as conditions affecting maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz continue to delay scheduled repositioning […]
Cruise lines maintain confidence in Arabian Gulf despite short-term disruption
Despite short-term deployment changes by some cruise operators, cruise lines continue to signal long-term confidence in the Arabian Gulf as a winter cruise destination, with multiple ships already open for booking in […]
MSC Euribia Doha sailing cancelled amid Middle East airspace closures
MSC Cruises has cancelled an upcoming Arabian Gulf sailing of MSC Euribia after escalating regional tensions led to widespread airspace disruptions across parts of the Middle East.
Celestyal offers Arabian Gulf cruise incentive for travel advisors ahead of winter season
Celestyal has introduced a sales incentive for travel advisors, offering the chance to win a complimentary Arabian Gulf sailing as the company prepares for its third consecutive winter deployment in the region.
Sir Tim Clark urges Emirates to revive ocean liner model and integrate with cruise sector
Sir Tim Clark has spent more than two decades building Emirates Airline into one of the world’s most powerful long-haul carriers, but his vision for the company has always stretched far beyond […]
Another Broadway show ends run as Norwegian Cruise Line revamps entertainment
Norwegian Cruise Line has confirmed that Jersey Boys will conclude its run aboard Norwegian Bliss, marking the latest Broadway production to be withdrawn as the company continues to overhaul its onboard entertainment […]
MSC Cruises plans Grand Bahama cruise complex and expanded Ocean Cay
MSC Cruises is planning a US$450 million investment in new cruise infrastructure on Grand Bahama Island, alongside further upgrades to its private destination, Ocean Cay, reinforcing the company’s long-term commitment to The […]
MSC Cruises continues North American expansion with opening of new Miami office
MSC Cruises has taken another step in expanding its North American operations with the opening of a new headquarters in downtown Miami.
MSC Cruises reports 55% growth in demand for roundtrip Dubai itineraries
MSC Cruises has reported its strongest ever start to a January booking period, with overall bookings for 2026 up 10% year-on-year, and the Middle East a key growth area, with bookings for […]
Developer chosen for Los Angeles’ new Outer Harbour cruise terminal
The Port of Los Angeles has announced that Pacific Cruise Terminals, LLC (PCT), a joint venture between Carrix, Inc. and JLC Infrastructure, has been selected as the developer and operator of the […]
Costa Concordia: why she sank, and how the industry changed because of it
The loss of Costa Concordia in January 2012 felt, in its first hours, like a disaster displaced in time, not merely because history had arranged a parallel with the 1912 Titanic disaster, […]
Cruise Industry: Why US-owned cruise ships are still built in Europe
Most cruise lines are US owned and the North American market is the largest globally for the cruise industry, so why are all major cruise ships still built in Europe?
TUI Cruises’ Mein Schiff 5 undergoes Dubai refit during Middle East season
TUI Cruises’ Mein Schiff 5 has entered drydock in Dubai for scheduled maintenance and refurbishment, temporarily pausing her Middle East winter deployment.
Royal Caribbean and PortMiami mark groundbreaking of new cruise terminal
Royal Caribbean Group, PortMiami, Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, and construction partner Lemartec-NV2A JV have marked the groundbreaking of the new Cruise Terminal G at the Port of Miami.
Cruise holiday trends shaping the industry in 2026
The global cruise industry is entering 2026 with a rapidly evolving set of travel behaviours that are reshaping itineraries, deployment strategies, and guest experiences and expectations across multiple markets.
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